Security Officer

Company: Corps Security
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Location: Harlow
Job Description:

Overview

A highly skilled SIA Licensed Security Officer is required to maintain a secure and safe environment for all staff and visitors on site. The role involves applying strict access control procedures, conducting site inductions, regular patrols, and responding to emergencies following prescribed escalation and communication protocols.

Working Hours & Shift Pattern

Average of 56 hours per week, covering days and nights with a 3 days, 3 nights, 3 off pattern (0700‑1900 and 1900‑0700).

What We Offer

  • Company sick pay scheme
  • Paid SIA license renewals
  • Enhanced Family Leave Pay
  • Cycle to Work Scheme
  • High staff discounts & rewards scheme
  • Access to Digital GP
  • Excellent pension scheme
  • Death in Service – £5,000
  • Recruitment bonus scheme
  • New business lead scheme
  • Employee assistance programme

What You Will Need

  • Excellent communication skills and a strong customer focus.
  • A valid SIA Front‑Line License – essential.
  • A valid SIA CCTV License – desirable.
  • Confidence and ability to establish and maintain good and effective working relationships at all levels.
  • Ability to work to deadlines, multitask and work under pressure.
  • Excellent IT skills, including Microsoft Office packages (e.g., Excel).
  • Ability to achieve vetting to BS7858 standards.

What You Will Do

  • Maintain overall surveillance of the site, carrying out regular patrols and recording these as per Corps and Customer requirements.
  • Ensure all visitors and contractors are correctly briefed, sign in and out.
  • Record the entry and exit of deliveries on site, including processing paperwork per quality procedures.
  • Carry out patrols to the required standards.
  • Set and unset primary and secondary alarm security systems for out‑of‑hours provision where applicable.
  • Comply with site waste‑management procedures.
  • Complete required documents, including daily occurrence log, shift handover, incident/accident records, and any site‑specific reports.
  • Familiarise yourself with Assignment Instructions, Risk Assessments, and other quality & safety documents; advise the Corps Duty Manager and/or client personnel on any improvements.
  • Maintain your own training records via the Corps Colleague Portal, ensuring skills remain current, especially first aid and fire marshal training in line with legislative guidelines.
  • Continuously apply SIA skills and maintain a high level of professionalism; the SIA licence must always be displayed.
  • Perform ad‑hoc duties as directed.

Diversity is important to Corps Security; we believe that each individual has unique talents to contribute to the business. Creating an inclusive environment where individuals are valued is fundamental to our success, and we are committed to achieving this.

Corps Security adheres to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunities (“EEO”) benefits both the Company and its colleagues. EEO assists colleagues to develop to their full employment potential while the Company benefits from having a diverse, inclusive, and enthusiastic workforce.

Corps Security is committed to providing support to members of the armed forces, veterans and their families under the Armed Forces Community Covenant. Veterans are guaranteed an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the position.

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Posted: July 7th, 2026